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OV58 WCA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 WCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stop bushes heavily deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,754 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,629 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,542 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2018 47,150 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 46,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped subframe bracket broken (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,597 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 39,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,659 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 35,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 31,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded / poor condition

Wheel trims fitted - unable to inspect wheel nuts

Pass 6 Dec 2014 31,048 miles

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded / poor condition

Wheel trims fitted - unable to inspect wheel nuts

Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,716 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,936 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 21,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 14,933 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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OV58 WCA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV58 WCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV58 WCA registered?

OV58 WCA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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